Using computers in the Library
The majority of Library resources, including the Library Catalogue, databases, eReserve and electronic journals, can be accessed from computers anywhere on campus or from home.
There is often heavy demand from students for computers in the Library, so you may find it more convenient to use a computer in your office or Faculty. Each faculty provides computer and printing facilities, which you should take full advantage of. Below is an overview list of the topics in this section of the Library web site:
- Computers available
- An overview of the different types of computers in the Library and what each can be used for.
- Printing in the Library
- A guide to printing from different computers in the Library.
- Having printing problems?
- Common printing problems and how to avoid them.
- Where are the Printers?
- List of computer and printer locations, includes links to maps
- File storage
- Information about storing files on Library computers and how to use other storage mediums.
- Hard Disk Storage
- Information about the non-permanent hard disk space on Library computers.
- Flash Drives
- An overview of using USB flash drives in the Library.
- 24 hour computing facility
- Information about the 24 hour computing facility located on Level 0 of the Central Library
- Email
- Using your Flinders email
- FLO Help
- Help and support for FLO and email provided by the FLO Help Desk
- Tutorials & guides
- List of various guides and step-by-step tutorials relating to email, the internet and databases
- Guide to finding information on the internet
- How to effectively use the internet as a resource.
- Shortcut URLs
- Information regarding stable shortcut URLs to Flinders University Library and various databases.
- Common access problems & solutions
- A quick-reference list of solutions to common problems with access to library resources.
- Wireless access
- Information regarding the wireless network provided by Flinders University.
- Wireless printing
- How to print from your laptop computer using the wireless network.
- Rules for computer use
- The rules that must be adhered to while using Library computers
- Notices & news
- Miscellaneous items regarding use of computers in the Library and how to improve your internet and computing skills.
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